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step in

UK
/stɛp ɪn/
US
/stɛp ɪn/

Translations

step inverb
stepped in
Past Simple
stepped in
Past Participle
stepping in
Gerund
UK
/stɛp ɪn/
US
/stɛp ɪn/
When the argument between the two employees escalated, the manager had to step in to mediate.
Lorsque la dispute entre les deux employés s'est aggravée, le directeur a dû intervenir pour jouer le rôle de médiateur.
Additional translations
s'interposerQuand il s'agit de prendre part à une situation pour la calmer ou empêcher qu'elle dégénère.
Synonyms
intervene
intercede
get involved
take action
engage

Definitions

step inverb
To intervene or become involved in a situation, often to help or resolve a problem.
When the argument between the two employees escalated, the manager had to step in to mediate.
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